How the US Dietary Supplement System, Which Served as a Reference for the Labeling of Foods with Functional Claims in Japan, Came to Require Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP)

Key Points

• The research aims to explore the evolution of the US dietary supplement system and its influence on Japan's functional food regulations.
• Analyzed the timeline of the US dietary supplement health education act and cGMP implementation.
• Investigated the impact of health incidents related to supplements on regulatory changes in the US.
• Examined the response of the supplement industry to new quality standards and consumer safety concerns.
• Implementation of cGMP in 2002 reduced health incidents related to supplements in the US.
• Despite initial costs, the overall supplement market remained stable.
• Japan's adoption of US standards has led to similar health concerns, indicating the need for stricter quality control.